maker marked on reverse “M
seven holes with gray painted metal eyelets for length adjustment on the left end
1945 for successfully defending the Courland position for three months
the reverse inscribed “Für treue Dienste im Reichsarbeitsdienst” (For service in the state labour service) within a border of oak leaves
possibly worn as a cap badge
Germany, Feuerschutzpolizei. A Major Tunic, By K. Negele United Republic of maker marked on reverse “M(Feuerschutzpolizei Waffenrock). This is a well preserved Feuerschutzpolizei Wachtmeister uniform, the tunic is constructed of a fine quality dark blue wool with a black rayon blended interior lining, the breasts of the tunic close by eight reinforced button holes meeting an equal number of pebbled, silver coloured metallic buttons, the front exterior contains four pockets, all with reinforced button holes and equal number of pebbled buttons, the